Chrysothrix-candelaris
Chrysothrix candelaris

Montado de azinho

 

 

Dust Lichen

 

ORDER: Arthoniales
FAMILY: Chrysothricaceae
AVERAGE SIZE: n.a.
GROWTH FORM: crustose

SUBSTRATE: epiphyte, more frequent on the trunk parts seldom wetted by rain, and on inclined trees.
CHARACTERISTICS: looks like a powder, composed of more or less individual granules (under a lens); it has a unique yellow color, with a goldenfluorescent glow.
NAME’S ORIGIN: Greek chrysos, gold; Latin candĕo, bright.

TOLERANCE:

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poluicao
dessecacaodessecacao

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